1988 Sudan floods

In early August 1988, severe floods struck Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. On August 4, the Khartoum area received 8.4 inches (210 mm) of rain in 24 hours, more than twice the usual annual rainfall. Heavy rains also fell on August 11 and 13. The rains and subsequent ground flooding destroyed an estimated 127,000 dwellings that had housed approximately 750,000 inhabitants (most of whom had previously been displaced from elsewhere in Sudan). In addition, food and water supplies, sanitation, transportation, and communications were seriously disrupted. Eighty people died in the flooding. Quotes We appeal to the international community to respond. The situation in Sudan is very bad Omer El Shiekh said at a news conference in Nairobi From what we know this emergency could last for months. Even if the flood waters recede, the dangers of shortages of food and epidemics will remain and we shall not be able to reach hungry people because of transportation problems. El Shiek speaks External links Category:Floods in Africa Category:Disasters in Africa Category:20th century in Sudan